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- Behaviour policy: model and examples Recommended - Download and adapt our model behaviour policy, or if you prefer to write or review your own, use our checklist to make sure you're following requirements and good practice.
- Statement of behaviour principles: model and examples Some schools are required to have a statement written by governors alongside their behaviour policy. See our template and examples from schools to help you figure out what this statement should look like.
- How to embed inclusivity in your behaviour policy Focus on inclusivity when updating your behaviour policy, by introducing these strategies to reduce bias and comply with equality law.
- Behaviour policy: staff quizzes Download our quizzes to check whether your staff understand your school's approach to behaviour and can apply your policy consistently.
- Sexism and sexual harassment: how to update your behaviour policy Weave these behaviour management strategies into your policy to let your school community know how you’ll tackle sexism and sexual harassment between pupils. Use our example scenarios to help you review your policy before consulting on it.
- Recording and reporting racist incidents Find out when to report racist incidents and bullying to your LA or the police, and how recorded incidents can inform your school's anti-racism action plan. Adapt your behaviour policy to include your approach to racism and see example policies from other schools.
- Sexism and sexual harassment: behaviour policy consultation toolkit You've got an idea of how to improve your response to sexism and sexual harassment through your behaviour policy, but you’ll want to consult with staff, pupils and parents to make sure you’ve got it right. See how to get the most out of discussions on this tricky topic.
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- How Ofsted inspects 'behaviour and attitudes' Learn how Ofsted inspects 'behaviour and attitudes' in a graded inspection under the Ofsted inspection framework. This judgement covers behaviour, attendance, exclusion and attitudes to learning.
- Behaviour guidance for September 2022: staff briefing The DfE has overhauled its behaviour guidance. Use our presentation to get your staff up to speed on the key changes and what this means for them, including how they should manage incidents of challenging behaviour and promote expected behaviour in your school.
- Identifying the causes of challenging behaviour Tackle challenging behaviour by identifying a pupil's underlying needs. Find information on what to consider, the different types of assessment you can use, and using the outcomes of these assessments to develop a behaviour support plan.
- Behaviour management: techniques and approaches See how you can support your teachers to brush up on their behaviour management skills and feel more confident – especially if they’re in their early career teacher (ECT) year or struggling with a particular class.
- How to improve sixth form attendance and behaviour Get expert advice to help you improve attendance and behaviour in the sixth form. Read a case study to find out how a sixth form improved standards of attendance and behaviour.
- Behaviour incidents: letters to parents Use our template letters to communicate behaviour incidents with parents. See examples of letters from schools, and find out how to adapt your letters for pupils with SEN.
- Need-to-know: DfE updates guidance on behaviour, searches and exclusions Updated guidance on pupil behaviour, searches, and suspensions and exclusions will come into effect on 1 September. Be alert to the upcoming changes now.
- Behaviour audit: how-to and templates Identify the strengths, weaknesses and disparities in your approach to behaviour, and use this insight to create an action plan. Download our templates to help you gather evidence and analyse data, including staff and pupil surveys and a monitoring form.
- Recording violent incidents: template and examples See examples of forms from schools, and download our template to add to your existing policies on violent and aggressive behaviour.
- Improving behaviour: 'managed moves' and directing pupils off site You can temporarily direct pupils with challenging behaviour off site. Alternatively, you can carry out a 'managed move' if the situation calls for a permanent change. Find out more about what both options involve and how you're expected to manage them.
- Behaviour plans for pupils: template Download our behaviour plan template and find links to guidance to help you develop your behaviour plans.
- How to create an effective culture of behaviour management at your school Learn how to develop a positive behaviour culture in your school and support staff with effective behaviour management. Find out how to implement a behaviour curriculum to support pupils to understand your expectations and maintain effective routines.